The Catalans’ injury difficulties continue after the club confirmed the full-back faces up to eight weeks out with a foot problem

Douglas is set to Barcelona’s El Clasico fixture against Real Madrid after being sidelined for up to two months with a bone fracture in his right foot.

The right-back suffered the setback during the Catalans’ 0-0 Copa del Rey draw with Villanovense on Wednesday, in what was his first start for the club since he suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season.

The Brazilian was found to have fractured the scaphoid bone in his foot and looks set to miss much of November and December – including Barcelona’s crucial trip to face los Blancos at the Bernabeu.

“Barca returned to training on Thursday with the news of Douglas’ fall,” read a club statement.

“After taking a hit during the Copa match against Villanovense, tests have shown this morning that the Brazilian has a crack in the scaphoid of his right foot. The estimated downtime will be around eight weeks.”